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title: "GB-Colchester: Lighting replacement of existing gallery and cinema and external repairs"
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# GB-Colchester: Lighting replacement of existing gallery and cinema and external repairs

Buyer: FIRSTSITE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe3dfb5-9f31-42ae-8ba2-4122952befc1

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: Lighting replacement of existing gallery and cinema and external repairs" is currently at the tender stage. Firstsite, located in Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, UK, is the buying organization. The project falls under the industry category of lighting systems and electrical installation work in the East of England region. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 5th May 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th July 2023 and end on 31st January 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and other economic operators. Businesses specializing in specialist gallery lighting design services and electrical installation work are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project value is £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. Companies interested in delivering lighting design services directly to Firstsite or participating in the main construction elements managed by a Main Contractor should consider bidding for this contract.

## Notice

Firstsite wishes to commission specialist gallery lighting design services to deliver a design for the specified areas of the building as attributed to this element of a wider lighting replacement project across the building, working in collaboration with a Main Contractor. This tender package has been compiled to assist in obtaining bids from prospective Specialist Gallery Lighting design companies. Appointment will be direct to Firstsite. However, the main construction elements of the project will be delivered by a Main Contractor following a traditional procurement route. The Main Contractor will project manage the entire lighting replacement project and sub-contract all other relevant trades, including an electrical contractor. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f73e1f-0b07-40dc-aabb-fda4118dea97 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRSTSITE |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO1 1JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f73e1f-0b07-40dc-aabb-fda4118dea97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f73e1f-0b07-40dc-aabb-fda4118dea97
  8th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Lighting-replacement-of-existing-gallery-and-cinema-and-external-repairs/2345ZM32HH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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